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Author : David Holmes Conrad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (438 download)
Download or read book Early History of Winchester written by David Holmes Conrad and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Eric J. Wittenberg
Publisher : Savas Beatie
ISBN 13 : 1611212898
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (112 download)
Download or read book The Second Battle of Winchester written by Eric J. Wittenberg and published by Savas Beatie. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, deeply researched history of the pivotal 1863 American Civil War battle fought in northern Virginia. June 1863. The Gettysburg Campaign is underway. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia pushes west into the Shenandoah Valley and then north toward the Potomac River. Only one significant force stands in its way: Maj. Gen. Robert H. Milroy’s Union division of the Eighth Army Corps in the vicinity of Winchester and Berryville, Virginia. What happens next is the subject of this provocative new book. Milroy, a veteran Indiana politician-turned-soldier, was convinced the approaching enemy consisted of nothing more than cavalry or was merely a feint, and so defied repeated instructions to withdraw. In fact, the enemy consisted of General Lee’s veteran Second Corps under Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell. Milroy’s controversial decision committed his outnumbered and largely inexperienced men against some of Lee’s finest veterans. The complex and fascinating maneuvering and fighting on June 13-15 cost Milroy hundreds of killed and wounded and about 4,000 captured (roughly one-half of his command), with the remainder routed from the battlefield. The combat cleared the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley of Federal troops, demonstrated Lee could obtain supplies on the march, justified the elevation of General Ewell to replace the recently deceased Stonewall Jackson, and sent shockwaves through the Northern states. Today, the Second Battle of Winchester is largely forgotten. But in June 1863, the politically charged front-page news caught President Lincoln and the War Department by surprise and forever tarnished Milroy’s career. The beleaguered Federal soldiers who fought there spent a lifetime seeking redemption, arguing their three-day “forlorn hope” delayed the Rebels long enough to allow the Army of the Potomac to arrive and defeat Lee at Gettysburg. For the Confederates, the decisive leadership on display outside Winchester masked significant command issues buried within the upper echelons of Jackson’s former corps that would become painfully evident during the early days of July on a different battlefield in Pennsylvania. Award-winning authors Eric J. Wittenberg and Scott L. Mingus Sr. combined their researching and writing talents to produce the most in-depth and comprehensive study of Second Winchester ever written, and now in paperback. Their balanced effort, based upon scores of archival and previously unpublished diaries, newspaper accounts, and letter collections, coupled with familiarity with the terrain around Winchester and across the lower Shenandoah Valley, explores the battle from every perspective.
Author : Simon Winchester
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 000835913X
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (83 download)
Download or read book Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World written by Simon Winchester and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for it and gave it back.
Author : Virginia Shultz-Charette
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467144169
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)
Download or read book Winchester, Connecticut: A History from Founding to Flood written by Virginia Shultz-Charette and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winchester and Winsted once blossomed with commerce. From cheeses that were sold to the most exclusive restaurants in major cities to tourism that proclaimed "the lake's the thing," the towns thrived. The production of clocks, clothing, knives and gold- and silver-plated coffin trimmings helped establish the region's prominence. Famous names like Rockwell, Beardsley, Boyd, Gilbert and Strong highlight the town's history, not only due to their business acumen but also because of their philanthropy. Colonel Samuel B. Horne, who earned the Medal of Honor in the Civil War, along with noteworthy journalists and artists all made their home here. And then, in 1955, disaster struck. Join local historian and author Virginia Shultz-Charette as she recounts the town's development and how the great flood changed everything.
Author : Arthur E. Whitney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332946075
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (46 download)
Download or read book July 4th, 1890 written by Arthur E. Whitney and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-26 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from July 4th, 1890: 250th Anniversary of the First White Settlement Within the Territory of Winchester IT is difi'icult to reduce, within the limits of the following article, the interesting and abundant data collected by the active and honorary members of the Winchester Historical Society, concerning the history of Winchester. Many historical events, an account of which would be appropriate to a complete history, are of necessity omitted or but slightly touched upon. It is hoped that the intention of the Historical Society may soon be carried out, and a history of Winchester written in a more interesting and comprehensive manner than is possible in this sketch. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Carol Lamprey Poole
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781531662653
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (626 download)
Download or read book Winchester written by Carol Lamprey Poole and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winchester's early history was determined by two natural resources: the Ashuelot River and the Pisgah forest. The river was a source of water, power, and transportation for early settlers. The vast old-growth trees in the area known as Pisgah naturally led to sawmills, pail and box shops, and wood flour production. With industrialization in the 19th century and the coming of the railroad, Winchester became an ideal place for factories. The addition of two woolen mills and a cotton mill created jobs that drew immigrants to the area. By the turn of the 20th century, Winchester was a bustling, up-to-date place boasting 23 stores and almost as many schools. Townspeople had two banks and four churches to serve them, and the fertile valley kept them fed. The 1900s were less kind to Winchester as the mills closed one by one. Today, it is the rural landscape, the rich history, the recreational opportunities, and life in a place "where everybody knows your name" that induce nearly 5,000 people to proudly call Winchester home.
Author : Henry Church
Publisher : American Cities History Guidebook Series
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (238 download)
Download or read book Winchester, Virginia written by Henry Church and published by American Cities History Guidebook Series. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no place in which the fact that America is a melting pot of histories, legends, and civilizations is more apparent than in the city of Winchester, Virginia. Readers of "Winchester, Virginia Comprehensive Historical Guide" can learn more in-depth about a city that has played a pivotal role in American history from the time of the colonial era through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and up to the present. This book allows you to walk alongside the early settlers who first sensed possibilities in this uninhabited land. It is more than just a list of dates and events. Understand the agony and resiliency of a community caught in the struggle of the Civil War and feel the pulse of revolutionary passion that inspired its people during the Revolutionary War. Explore the city's architectural wonders, cultural icons, and economic defining moments to learn how they helped the area develop into a vibrant metropolis in the twenty-first century. But Winchester is a community that is always changing, not merely a city that has been frozen in time. The book offers insightful analysis of the modern problems and developments influencing Winchester right now. Discover the sociological currents that either sprang up here or were sparked by it, as well as the well-known people who have called Winchester home. Recognize the economic factors that have driven the city's growth and value the artistic legacies that add to its distinctive identity. This book is for everyone who wants to rediscover the subtleties of their community, whether they are history buffs ready to delve into unknown tales or tourists hoping to comprehend the historical background of this American jewel. This guide's pages provide an in-depth and captivating journey that honors Winchester's illustrious past, unravels its convoluted present, and ponders its fascinating future. Readers will gain a deeper grasp of Winchester as well as a better respect for the intricate tapestry of histories that make up the United States of America as we peel back the layers of history, culture, and community. So come along with us as we explore the pivotal moments, significant personalities, and significant occasions that have made Winchester, Virginia, an essential part of America's unfolding story. Participate in this interesting excursion that will deepen your awareness of the history, shed light on the opportunities and problems facing the present, and provide a peek of what this unique city's future may bring.
Author : Herb Houze
Publisher : Krause Publications Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780873497862
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (978 download)
Download or read book Winchester Repeating Arms Company written by Herb Houze and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the name Winchester is known worldwide and is still used generically for its rifles and shotguns, a comprehensive history of the company has never been published. Herbert G. Houze, the former curator of the Winchester Arms Museum, has written a complete account of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company's development from the founding of its predecessor, the New Haven Arms Company in 1856, to the sale of the firm by Olin Corporation in 1981.
Author : Clare Dixon
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752497537
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book Bloody British History: Winchester written by Clare Dixon and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The queen who walked on fire! Weird legends of St Swithin explored! The Vikings are coming! Death and destruction in ancient Winchester! Sufferings she could not describe': the amazing life and dolorous death of Miss Jane Austen! Fed to the dogs! Winchester's most gruesome executions! The secret histories of Winchester's most famous buildings revealed! Winchester has one of the darkest and most fascinating histories on record – more than 2,000 years of death, disease and destruction. With Georgian terrorists and legendary kings, trials, plagues and chilling true stories including the tale of William Walker, the diver who spent five years in pitch-black water under the cathedral, you'll never see the city in the same way again!
Author : Richard R. Duncan
Publisher : LSU Press
ISBN 13 : 0807144371
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Beleaguered Winchester written by Richard R. Duncan and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Civil War, the strategically located town of Winchester, Virginia, suffered from the constant turmoil of military campaigning perhaps more than any other town. Occupied dozens of times by alternating Union and Confederate forces, Winchester suffered through three major battles, including some seventy smaller skirmishes. In his voluminous community study of the town over the course of four tumultuous years, Richard R. Duncan shows that in many ways Winchester's history provides a paradigm of the changing nature of the war. Indeed, Duncan reveals how the town offers a microcosm of the war: slavery collapsed, women assumed control in the absence of men, and civilians vied for authority alongside an assortment of revolving military commanders. Control over Winchester was vital for both the North and the South. Confederates used it as a base to strike the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and conduct raids into western Maryland and Pennsylvania, and when Federal forces occupied the town, they threatened Staunton -- Lee's breadbasket -- and the Virginia Central Railroad. At various times during the war, generals "Stonewall" Jackson, Nathaniel Banks, Robert Milroy, Richard Ewell, Jubal Early, and Philip Sheridan each controlled the town. Guerrilla activity further compounded the region's strife as insecurity became the norm for its civilian population. In this first scholarly treatment of occupied Winchester, Duncan has compiled a narrative of voices from the entire community, including those of groups often omitted from such studies, such as slaves, women, and Confederate dissenters. He shows how Federal occupation meant an early end to slavery in Winchester and how the paucity of men left women to serve as the major cohesive force in the community, making them a bulwark of Confederate support. He also explores the tensions between civilians and military personnel that inevitably arose as each group sought to protect its interests. The war, Duncan explains, left Winchester a landscape of wreckage and economic loss. A fascinating case study of civilian survival amid the turmoil of war, Beleaguered Winchester will appeal to Civil War scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Author : Mass Winchester
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781372476457
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (764 download)
Download or read book JULY 4TH 1890 250TH ANNIV OF T written by Mass Winchester and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-28 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : I. N. Massie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 4 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)
Download or read book Early History of the City of Winchester written by I. N. Massie and published by . This book was released on with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mass [From Old Catalog] Winchester
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781359615107
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (151 download)
Download or read book July 4th, 1890. 250th Anniversary of the First White Settlement Within the Territory of Winchester .. written by Mass [From Old Catalog] Winchester and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Thomas Henshaw
Publisher : Academic Learning Company LLC
ISBN 13 : 9780832905032
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (5 download)
Download or read book The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 written by Thomas Henshaw and published by Academic Learning Company LLC. This book was released on 1993 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and text present the history of the Winchester firearm, including their rifles, shotguns and revolvers beginning in 1866 to 1992.
Author : John Boyd
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333241964
Total Pages : 718 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (419 download)
Download or read book Annals and Family Records of Winchester, Conn written by John Boyd and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Annals and Family Records of Winchester, Conn: With Exercises of the Centennial Celebration, on the 16th and 17th Days of August, 1871 As early as 1856, the compiler of these Annals conceived the plan of collecting materials for a history of his native town, and its early settlers° His life-long residence, reaching back to 1799, and the custody of its re cords during no inconsiderable portion of the last fifty years, made him more familiar than most living men, with its documentary history and its traditions. Frequent calls by descendants of Old Winchester families, and by genealogists, for information derivable from the town records, im pressed him with the belief that a compilation of historical events and family records, however imperfect, would be received with favor alike by citizens Of the town and descendants of emigrating families. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Winchester (Mass )
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781354746646
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (466 download)
Download or read book July 4th, 1890 written by Winchester (Mass ) and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Sharon E. Smith
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781484903698
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Voices from the Graveyard written by Sharon E. Smith and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a non-fiction account of the early settlers of Winchester, Indiana, founded in 1818. The people in the book are buried in an old graveyard, long ago abandoned and forgotten. The author remembered the graveyard fondly from her childhood. Upon returning to her home town after retirement, she found the graveyard almost completely destroyed, with only seven standing tombstones. Determined to restore this final resting place for Winchester's earliest pioneers, she formed a committee, set to work, and with the help of community members, local contributions, and the work of talented restorationists, the work was completed and the cemetery is now a serene and beautiful place, and a proper memorial to Winchester's settlers. But the author could not get the people buried there out of her head. What were they like? How did they live? What did the artwork and insignias on the tombstones mean? She spent over two years researching the genealogy of each of the 276 persons known to be buried there using local historic resources, old newspapers, and genealogy sites on the web. She also spoke with some descendants. The result is a book full of history from the years 1800-1890. In this book you will meet the people and learn about early life in Indiana. You will learn about how the settlers lived and how they died. Included is a chapter on what markings on gravestones mean. You will hear first person from a few of the people buried there, including a five year old boy, a Civil War soldier who died in a confederate prisoner of war camp, and a man who ran a groggery who had a run-in with the women of Winchester. The book is full of the kind of facts that genealogists love, but is equally appealing to a middle-school student interested in early Indiana history told in a easy-to-read fun way. There is sadness as you read about the deaths of so many children, and young mothers. There is interest as you read about how the community developed and the contributions made by the people in the graveyard. There is humor as you read about the women who got in a fight on one of the main streets! There are also ninety-one obituaries which in themselves provide significant history. The author grew up in Winchester, became a registered nurse, lived her adult life in the Bay Area of California, and chose to retire back in her little hometown. The graveyard, which was a beloved place in her childhood, became a passion in her retirement, from its restoration to the story of its inhabitants. It is easy to read, informative and hard to put down.
